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Bea
@beagare.bsky.social
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She/her.
Biological scientist, Certified Master Hand Knitter, cook, feminist, inclusive. Retired British diplomat.
EU citizen, rule of law, democracy. Furious and broken over Brexit. No DMs please.
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gxldsociety.bsky.social
BREAKING: A Russian newspaper today — “America no longer sees our country as a threat… The US leader’s philosophy is closer to the values of Russia’s president, not the politicians of the Old World… he sees Europe as a liberal stronghold that must be destroyed…”

Read that again.
December 29, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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johannasaunders.bsky.social
Irrespective of whether Jesus was a real person or not, the fact is the Bible states he was born in Bethlehem, Palestine to non-white parents & was of no fixed abode.
He disliked the rich & spent his life advocating for the vulnerable & poor.
Perhaps Christians should take note.
December 25, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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chadbourn.bsky.social
Good piece on how countries will run rings round Trump’s tariffs.
US Trade Dominance Will Soon Begin to Crack
Savvy countries will discover there’s a way to mitigate the harm incurred by Trump’s tariffs—and it’ll boost their own economies while making goods cheaper too.
www.wired.com
December 26, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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nickreeves.bsky.social
Here are Farage and Trump Jr. with Andrew Tate and Tate parroting Russian propaganda. And lastly there is Andrew Tate, George Galloway and Trump Jr..

There is a real tie-up between Russia, the far-right and sexual predators.
December 25, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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samfr.bsky.social
We've always had these dead-eyed socipaths around. It's just a few years ago they were ignored and now they're "senior fellow" at places funded by evil millionaires + going on podcasts with a brain-rotted ex-PM.
sundersays.bsky.social Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 4d
Harrison Pitt accuses the King of treachery. Pitt is a Senior Policy Fellow for Rupert Lowe's Restore Britain, who also regularly co-hosts podcasts with his ally Tomlinson (who advocates banning all ethnic and faith minorities from public office). Like Lowe, Pitt is keen to dissolve boundaries/norms
December 26, 2025 at 9:08 AM
beagare.bsky.social
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Say no to Palantir in the NHS
NHS England is rolling out software to run our health records from Palantir - fight back
notopalantir.goodlawproject.org
December 26, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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euromaidanpress.bsky.social
Russian drones hit Odesa on Christmas night, killing 1 and injuring 2.

With temps across Ukraine well below –10°C, Russian attacks on energy infrastructure continue.
euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/25/r...
Russian drones strike Odesa on Christmas night, killing one and injuring two civilians (MAP)
Out of 131 drones launched, 22 hit targets across Ukraine — with several striking the Black Sea city’s infrastructure.
euromaidanpress.com
December 25, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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annabower.bsky.social
Per NY Times’s Michael Grynbaum on X, this is Sharyn Alfonsi’s email to her “60 Minutes” colleagues in full:
News Team, Thank you for the notes and texts. I apologize for not reaching out earlier. I learned on Saturday that Bari Weiss spiked our story, INSIDE CECOT, which was supposed to air tonight. We (Ori and I) asked for a call to discuss her decision. She did not afford us that courtesy/opportunity. Our story was screened five times and cleared by both CBS attorneys and Standards and Practices. It is factually correct. In my view, pulling it now-after every rigorous internal check has been met is not an editorial decision, it is a political one. We requested responses to questions and/or interviews with DHS, the White House, and the State Department. Government silence is a statement, not a VETO. Their refusal to be interviewed is a tactical maneuver designed to kill the story. If the administration's refusal to participate becomes a valid reason to spike a story, we have effectively handed them a "kill switch" for any reporting they find inconvenient. If the standard for airing a story becomes "the government must agree to be interviewed," then the government effectively gains control over the 60 Minutes broadcast. We go from an investigative powerhouse to a stenographer for the state. These men risked their lives to speak with us. We have a moral and professional obligation to the sources who entrusted us with their stories. Abandoning them now is a betrayal of the most basic tenet of journalism: giving voice to the voiceless. CBS spiked the Jeffrey Wigand interview due to legal concerns, nearly destroying the credibility of this broadcast. It took years to recover from that "low point." By pulling this story to shield an administration, we are repeating that history, but for political optics rather than legal ones. We have been promoting this story on social media for days. Our viewers are expecting it. When it fails to air without a credible explanation, the public will correctly identify this as corporate censorship. We are trading 50 years of "Gold Standard" reputation for a single week of political quiet. I care too much about this broadcast to watch it be dismantled without a fight. Sharyn
December 22, 2025 at 3:37 AM
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mediaite.com
Epstein victims broke down in tears after newly released files showed the FBI ignored a child pornography complaint decades ago.
December 20, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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goodlawproject.org
This is the second story in three days The Times has carried arguing against misogyny lessons in schools, which it describes as "some weird feminist attack on male children".
Camilla Long. Britain has found a new ideological enemy: 14-year-old boys. There is no evidence telling children not to be misogynists will stop them attacking women. Misogyny lessons will now be rolled out to 11-year-old precrimers by the end of this parliament. I’m sorry, but in what way isn’t this some weird feminist attack on male children? They’ll be taught about AI and “deepfakes”. They will be told about “involuntary celibates (incels) and misogynistic influencers”. “External providers” will come in and provide, I’m guessing, a whole load of damaging ideological slurry. How did that work out for trans?
December 21, 2025 at 7:26 AM
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zoejardiniere.bsky.social
Far right scum have been out harrassing the homeless on the streets & they are proud of it.

The folks at @calaisappeal.bsky.social are doing everything they can to stand up to the hate 🙏 please stand with us 🙏
www.youtube.com/shorts/bxFVG...
Far Right SCUM harass the HOMELESS
YouTube video by Zoe Gardner
www.youtube.com
December 20, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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peterstefanovic.bsky.social
Why Is the Government Really Refusing to Investigate Russian Interference in Brexit?

bylinetimes.com/2025/12/19/r...
Why Is the Government Really Refusing to Investigate Russian Interference in Brexit?
Keir Starmer's decision to exclude Russian interference in the 2016 EU referendum from his inquiry into foreign interference in our elections should ring alarm bells, argues Sergei Cristo
bylinetimes.com
December 20, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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politicalsatirical.bsky.social
Led By Donkeys: Farage & Putin
December 19, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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robinince.bsky.social
This is deeply troubling.
The silence of so much of the mainstream.
That this should be happening when a former human rights lawyer is Prime Minister…
Peace is a greater threat to the powerful than war.
"Let the Ambulance In Or She Will Die!" • BREAKING Qesser Zuhrah, 20, on day 46 of a hunger strike at HMP Bronzefield, is being denied emergency medical care despite doctors' warnings. Palestine 9 DeepDivenir
December 17, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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adambienkov.bsky.social
How Nigel Farage is walking straight into the Government's trap on its inquiry into foreign financial interference

bylinetimes.com/2025/12/17/k...
Keir Starmer Is Setting a Trap for Nigel Farage With Foreign Interference Inquiry
As Reform opens the door to crypto donations, the Government is finally starting to take action against the threat of foreign financial interference in our politics, reports Adam Bienkov
bylinetimes.com
December 17, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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robinince.bsky.social
Very sad that I felt I had no choice but to resign from The Infinite Monkey Cage - a victory for the transphobes and other bigots - I did it because so much of the media has chosen to believe the kind and empathetic people are a fiction - they are real and so often unrepresented.
This is the saddest day of my professional life. Today is not only the final recording of the latest series of The Infinite Monkey Cage, it is my last ever Monkey Cage. I never thought that I would have to leave the show. I always imagined going on until | dropped dead under the studio lights due to a brain aneurysm caused by my final attempt to understand notions of quantum gravity or the shock of being told about fly maggot infestations in the sacks of macaque monkeys. I resigned in September, after sixteen years of dedication to the show, A show that I named and helped develop over all those years. Unfortunately, my opinions outside the BBC have been considered problematic for sometime, whether it has been voicing support for the trans community, criticism of Donald Trump, numerous other outlandish opinions, including once gently criticising Stephen Fry. These things were considered to conflict with being a freelance BBC science presenter In a recent meeting where BBC Studio executives again voiced problems with me, I realised my choices. Obedience and being quieter to remain making Monkey Cage, or 'Resign and have the freedom to speak out against what I believe are injustices'. • I chose the latter. It broke my heart. I love this show and I love the audience, and it is because of the audience in particular, that this decision was so difficult to make. I kept thinking about all the extremist voices promoting hate and division. They are being given so many platforms, while voices that represent kindness, open mindedness, empathy seem to be scarcer and scarcer. I felt I couldn't pamper myself with the luxury of silence. One of my many privileges is that I am able to resign and I can speak out even if it is to the detriment of my career. I have thought a lot about my heroes, Sinead O Connor, James Baldwin, Audre Lorde, and so many more. I think of Sinead's words, "the job of an artist is to be themselves at any cost". James Baldwin said prejudice was really just a word for cowardice. Audre Lorde, viewing her life, wrote that her only regrets were her silences. I think of my father as I resign, he brought me up to believe in fairness , justice and kindness. Though my heart is broken, it is also full of fire. I apologise to our incredible listeners for my departure, your love of the show means a great deal. I am so sorry to let you down. I hope that you can understand my reasoning. I have to accept that I am not what the current BBC expects of their freelance presenters. Despite this I should add that I have always worked far more than my contracted hours to try and ensure the show was always the best it could be, as well as making myself accessible and responsive to the audience wherever and whenever I met them. Every night, we have recorded, I have been filled with determination to make the best show possible. This was not "just a job" I hope that with my departure I can be a better ally to the LGBTQ community, to the neurodivergent community, to activists fighting against those who aim to brutalise society, to those currently in prison on hunger strike, and to all those who fight for a more inclusive world. From many conversations, I know there are many Monkey Cage listeners who support these communities and activists too. The strawberry is dead. Long live the strawberry. B
December 13, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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thegmcconnachie.bsky.social
Robin Ince reveals to last night’s audience at a recording of Infinite Monkey Cage that the BBC has forced him to resign over his support of trans people
December 13, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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kenbar.bsky.social
thiswillhold.substack.com/p/big-wins-f...
Big Wins for Ukraine: The EU Strikes Back as President Zelenskyy Reports from the Front Line
No, Kupyansk isn’t occupied by Russia—and President Zelenskyy still isn’t wearing a suit.
thiswillhold.substack.com
December 13, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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carladenyer.bsky.social
Eight people who took action in solidarity with Palestine have been on hunger strike since 2 November in protest at their prolonged pre-trial imprisonment, censorship of communications and alleged mistreatment in custody.

Five have now been hospitalised. David Lammy must respond.
elliechowns.bsky.social Dr Ellie Chowns MP @elliechowns.bsky.social · 17d
Alongside fellow Green MPs and Peers, I have written to the Justice Secretary to express my serious concern about the wellbeing and conditions of the hunger strikers.

Five of the strikers have now been hospitalised - it is clear Lammy must take urgent action to prevent tragedy.
Dear David, We are writing to express our concern about eight prisoners who took action in solidarity with Palestine in August 2024. Amu Gib, Qesser Zuhrah, Heba Muraisi, Jon Cink, Teuta Hoxha, Kamran Ahmed, Muhammad Umer Khalid and Lewie Chiaramello are all being held on remand: none has been convicted. They are all on hunger strike, some since 2 November, in protest at their prolonged pre-trial imprisonment, censorship of communications and alleged mistreatment in custody. We share concerns about the length of time they have been detained without trial. Some of the protestors have already been imprisoned for over a year and we note the assessment by UN human rights experts that terrorism powers were misused to circumvent normal legal protections, with this being a potential cause of excessively long pre-charge detention (ref). We are also worried by reports about their treatment and support the call on you made in Early Day Motion 2386 (ref) to intervene urgently to ensure their treatment is humane and their human rights are upheld. To that end, would you: • ensure the hunger strikers are not denied clinical monitoring or hospital access; • instigate an immediate review of the remand/bail decisions in these cases; • confirm that counter terror powers are not being misapplied to protest activity. These protestors must also be guaranteed their right to a fair trial – the decision since their arrest to proscribe Palestine Action puts this seriously at risk. We would therefore like to know what measures you are putting in place to ensure such a vital cornerstone of our justice system is upheld, both in relation to the charges brought against these specific prisoners and more broadly in relation to offences committed by others acting in solidarity with Palestine. Lastly, we urge you to meet with the families and loved ones of the prisoners on hunger strike – we understand you have not responded yet to representations they have made, and trust you will be o…
December 12, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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russellscott1.bsky.social
🚨 Nigel Farage Accepts Another £135,000 From Gold Bullion Firm for Just 12 Hours Work

The Reform UK leader has pocketed £415,500 so far this year to act as the company’s “Brand Ambassador”

My latest report for @bylinetimes.bsky.social

bylinetimes.com/2025/12/11/n...
Nigel Farage Accepts Another £135,000 From Gold Bullion Firm for Just 12 Hours Work
The Reform UK leader has pocketed £415,500 so far this year to act as the company's “Brand Ambassador”
bylinetimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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naomifowler.bsky.social
Incredible that The Institute of Economic Affairs continues to get such a platform from the media as though it's some kind of neutral commentator (including the BBC) when they don't declare their funders - exposures like this just demonstrate why they don't. Great work from @writesbright.bsky.social
The Institute of Economic Affairs Banked £640,000 from Oil Giants and Murdoch
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) – the anti-state, anti-climate pressure group – received more than £640,000 from fossil fuel companies and Rupert Murdoch’s media conglomerate between 1957 and ...
www.desmog.com
December 11, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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bylinesnetwork.co.uk
"The UK can’t stay neutral in the battle for democracy." Brexit has already cost us economically, but the real danger is an uncertain ally in the US.

Read more on why the UK's future depends on Europe.

@eastangliabylines.co.uk @paulbrowne55.bsky.social
Standing with our European allies against autocracy and division
What do we feel about relations with Europe now? Visitors to Cambridge’s Mill Road Winter Fair were asked and were almost unanimous
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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bournemouth4eu.bsky.social
BREAKING: EUROPE JUST BOXED TRUMP & PUTIN IN
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BREAKING: EUROPE JUST BOXED TRUMP & PUTIN IN
The Five-Nation Firewall, the Coalition of the Willing, and Why the Russia “Upper Hand” Myth Just Died Screaming
open.substack.com
December 11, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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robertscotthorton.bsky.social
We now learn that Fifa had a very specific "ask" in exchange for its "Peace Award" to Trump, with loads of gold trinkets, and that was dismissal of a criminal corruption case against senior Fifa officials. And Trump granted it. Another corrupt bargain, barely noticed (and ignored by US media).
December 11, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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unionlib.bsky.social
GB News has had to pay substantial damages to Islamic Relief. Hopefully this news gets thoroughly spread:

www.islamic-relief.org.uk/gb-news-apol...
GB News apologises to Islamic Relief over unfounded allegations
The broadcaster GB News has apologised and paid substantial damages to Islamic Relief after airing unfounded allegations by an interviewee on its Camilla Tominey Show programme.
www.islamic-relief.org.uk
December 8, 2025 at 12:26 PM